Well doing not much at all has been the Easter of 2017.
Usually there would be roast lamb dinner, lots of chocolate and a family gathering. I didn't plan anything as I expected to by lying around feeling very sorry for myself counting the hours to the next anti-sickness pills.
The reality has been quite different. The anti-sickness pills are clearly highly trained professionals as I haven't felt sick at all. Temperature is stable with no fever and I'm a bit on tenterhooks waiting to feel awful.....
I did have high hopes for the "chemo diet" and shifting a few pounds. (apologies to those who have had a different experience who think this is a bit flippant). Over the last two years I've gathered some unwanted extra weight - I blame the steroids (actually I should blame cake) - but when my talented daughter produces a Kinder Bueno cheesecake - resistance is futile.
A couple of hours ago injected the first of the G-CSF shots. Apparently they can cause bone pain but at this early stage I'm not too concerned - ask me again in a couple of days on that score. I have highly trained painkillers ready to deploy.
So the Easter break has been spent mostly on the sofa watching crap on TV and hanging about social media (and trying not to internet shop - did I mention I am really good at shopping?). A sofa day in my world also requires fluffy company.
In fact it was one of my first questions about undergoing HSCT - will I be able to go near my cats? For those with pets, the answer is yes - just be careful - antibac gel after handing them and the litter box is now not my job - happy days!
Usually there would be roast lamb dinner, lots of chocolate and a family gathering. I didn't plan anything as I expected to by lying around feeling very sorry for myself counting the hours to the next anti-sickness pills.
The reality has been quite different. The anti-sickness pills are clearly highly trained professionals as I haven't felt sick at all. Temperature is stable with no fever and I'm a bit on tenterhooks waiting to feel awful.....
I did have high hopes for the "chemo diet" and shifting a few pounds. (apologies to those who have had a different experience who think this is a bit flippant). Over the last two years I've gathered some unwanted extra weight - I blame the steroids (actually I should blame cake) - but when my talented daughter produces a Kinder Bueno cheesecake - resistance is futile.
A couple of hours ago injected the first of the G-CSF shots. Apparently they can cause bone pain but at this early stage I'm not too concerned - ask me again in a couple of days on that score. I have highly trained painkillers ready to deploy.
So the Easter break has been spent mostly on the sofa watching crap on TV and hanging about social media (and trying not to internet shop - did I mention I am really good at shopping?). A sofa day in my world also requires fluffy company.
In fact it was one of my first questions about undergoing HSCT - will I be able to go near my cats? For those with pets, the answer is yes - just be careful - antibac gel after handing them and the litter box is now not my job - happy days!
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